It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our son, brother, uncle, and friend James Anthony Kerwin II, who left us too soon at the age of 33 on Friday, January 5, 2024. James was born on June 6, 1990 in Hartford, Connecticut to Dennis and Karen Kerwin. He graduated from Lyme-Old-Lyme High School in 2009 ... ... He also enjoyed spending time with family and … [Read more...] about Death Announced of James Anthony Kerwin II, 33, Member of Lyme-Old Lyme HS Class of 2009
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Death announced of Gretchen M. Stanland, Mother of David of Old Lyme
UPDATED 1/17 with full obituary: Gretchen M. Stanland met the Lord on Saturday, January 13th. She was born August 4, 1938, in New Britain, the daughter of Helen and Clement Marsh. Gretchen grew up and stayed in New Britain, graduating from New Britain high-school in 1956 along with her predeceased husband, Andrew Stanland. In Boston, she gained her Bachelor of Arts from … [Read more...] about Death announced of Gretchen M. Stanland, Mother of David of Old Lyme
Letter From Paris: Three Major Exhibits Dominate Parisian Art Scene This Winter
Tragic link between the featured artists is that they all committed suicide PARIS, FRANCE -- The art scene in Paris during the last month of 2023 was quite intense. Three major exhibits of artists—coming respectively from France, the US and the Netherlands—attracted a sophisticated, international public. These artists have nothing in common, except that all three of them … [Read more...] about Letter From Paris: Three Major Exhibits Dominate Parisian Art Scene This Winter
Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
OLD LYME -- This winter, the Lyme Art Association (LAA) celebrates the new year with three exciting exhibitions, namely, First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist , Congratulations, and Nostalgia. First Impressions: 32nd Annual Associate Artist includes a full range of media and themes created by LAA’s Associate Artists. Congratulations features works by the … [Read more...] about Three New Shows on View at Lyme Art Association
State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
HARTFORD/ESSEX/LYME—Yesterday, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) announced he is running for a fourth term in the State Senate. First elected in 2018, Sen. Needleman represents the 33rd Senate District, which includes the town of Lyme along with Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland … [Read more...] about State Sen. Needleman Announces Run for Fourth Term Representing 33rd District, Includes Lyme
Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
ESSEX/LYME/OLD LYME—The Lower Connecticut River Land Trust invites nominations for their 2023 fourth annual award of the Melvin Woody Lower Connecticut River Conservation Award. Nominations can either be for an organization or an individual that you feel has significantly contributed to the conservation of the lower Connecticut River region. This award is named after one of … [Read more...] about Lower CT River Land Trust Invites Nominations for ‘Melvin Woody Conservation Award’
Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
HARTFORD—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is leading the development of the state's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Priority Climate Action Plan with proposed actions the state may implement to reduce the air pollution that is warming our planet, clean up our air, and provide important benefits to communities in the state, such as … [Read more...] about Survey Offered to Receive Public Input on Pollution Reduction for CT’s Climate Action Plan
What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
OLD LYME -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is hosting a conversation about water quality priority focus topics and potential waters for development in order to develop Water Quality Action Plans for the state. Written comments may be submitted through email or regular mail by February 16, 2024. Email comments should be … [Read more...] about What Water Quality Topics, Locations Are Important to You? CT DEEP Accepting Responses Through Feb. 16
Death Announced of Robert Christian Frost of Old Lyme
OLD LYME—With much sadness we announce the passing of Robert Christian Frost, born May 9, 1940, to Marius and Ruth Frost of West Hartford ...Robert married his beloved wife, Mary Gay Frost, Dec. 19, 1973, and they were blessed to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this December.With marriage they brought together their beautiful children: Robert Frost Jr., Lisa Taute, … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Robert Christian Frost of Old Lyme
A View From My Porch: My Father’s January 6th—in 1941
We are three divisive years after the shameful and violent January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol that transpired on live TV. As the title indicates, this essay considers a very important historic event that occurred 80 years earlier on the Sixth of January in 1941; and is presented here as something that better reflects America’s values and world view … [Read more...] about A View From My Porch: My Father’s January 6th—in 1941
Death Announced of Alberta Martino, Formerly of Old Lyme
Alberta Martino passed away peacefully on Christmas morning with her daughters by her side. Alberta was born and raised in New Britain, CT to Albert and Anna Geringhelli. She grew up vacationing at Crescent Beach in Niantic, so when her husband's job took the family to Old Lyme she couldn't have been happier. She loved the water, being at the beach and thought the town … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Alberta Martino, Formerly of Old Lyme
Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
OLD LYME -- In the wake of what the Old Lyme Police Department (OLPD) describes as, "Multiple vehicles [recently] stolen from Old Lyme and surrounding towns during the overnight hours," the OLPD has broadcast an urgent message via the Town of Old Lyme Citizens Alert Notification System to all Old Lyme residents. The OLPD is urging residents not only to lock their vehicles, … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Police Urge Residents to Lock Cars, Remove Valuables
New Year, New Comments Policy
OLD LYME -- We have allowed readers to comment on our articles and Letters to the Editor for more than 20 years and overall it has been a successful vehicle for thoughtful, respectful, and often supportive comments. Sadly, some of the comments have become increasingly contentious and objectionable. Moreover, when we choose not to publish a comment because it does not comply … [Read more...] about New Year, New Comments Policy
Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
LYME/OLD LYME -- We wish all our readers, writers, advertisers and friends a very Happy New Year 2024. We hope it brings you and yours peace, prosperity, good health and great happiness. We are proud to announce that we celebrated our 20th year of continuous publication in December 2023—that makes us one of the oldest, exclusively online community newspapers in the country! We … [Read more...] about Happy New Year! Happy 20th Birthday to Us!
Death Announced of Geary Stephen Philbrick, 64, of Old Lyme; Animal Lover, Outdoorsman, Motor Vehicle Enthusiast
OLD LYME -- Geary Stephen Philbrick, age 64, of Old Lyme, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, in his home. Born in Key West, Fla., Jan. 20, 1959, Geary was the loving son of Priscilla and Walter Philbrick. He was predeceased by his father Walter; and stepfather Jim Wiggins. Geary is survived by his mother Priscilla Wiggins; his sisters, ... and stepsister ... his nieces and nephews: ... … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Geary Stephen Philbrick, 64, of Old Lyme; Animal Lover, Outdoorsman, Motor Vehicle Enthusiast